For gardeners who lament the arrival of summer because it means pea season is over, consider the venerable pigeon pea -- a hardy perennial that can produce successive harvests during the year. The ...

AVID nature lover and gardener, Natalie Rowles from Ashley, Pinetown, tells us all about pigeon peas and why we should grow them. “I have harvested some fresh, green pigeon peas together with red ...

Cook pigeon peas. Drain and put in bowl. Add garlic, onions, lemon juice and mix. Chill. Serve on plates of fresh garden lettuce. For seed to start growing your own pigeon peas try buying dried pigeon ...

Come winter and the local markets are flooded with a plethora of seasonal delights. From root vegetables such as turnips and greens such as sarson (mustard leaves) to a multitude of legumes and beans, ...

Pigeon peas are excellent nitrogen fixers and increase the availability of phosphorus bound up with iron in the soil. This benefit alone is a good reason to plant them.Deep-rooting pigeon pea bushes ...

Pigeon peas are a winter seasonal delight. Fresh green pigeon peas are nutrient-rich, with vitamins and minerals including Vitamin C and potassium. Served hot with rice it is a comforting dish. 2.Cool ...

Is your veggie garden done for the season? There are a couple things you can do; let the garden go fallow, unplanted, cover it up with clear plastic for 6–8 weeks of solarization or plant ...

Pigeon peas, or as locally known – mbaazi, is a perennial legume that is loved for its nutritional value. Raw, mature green seeds of pigeon peas can be eaten as vegetables but in Kenya, the dry grains ...

“The earthy sweetness of tuver, captured by slow cooking it with garlic, chilli, and a dash of jaggery, captures the essence of Gujarati comfort food: simple, seasonal, and layered with taste and ...

Adilabad: ‘Solala Biryani’ is a popular seasonal dish prepared with fresh green pigeon peas (locally known as Solalu) and rice during November, December and January, before the red gram harvest. In ...